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How do you diagnose swine flu?
To test for swine flu a nose or throat swab is taken. Within 15 minutes, the laboratory may tell if influenza type A or B is present. The specimen of the infected material from the patient’s throat or nose is collected within the first 4 to 5 days of illness.
Are there any treatments for swine flu?
How Is It Treated? Some of the same antiviral drugs that are used to treat seasonal flu also work against H1N1 swine flu. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), peramivir (Rapivab), and zanamivir (Relenza) seem to work best, although some kinds of swine flu don’t respond to oseltamivir. These drugs can help you get well faster.
What are the two symptoms of swine flu?
The signs and symptoms of flu caused by the H1N1 virus are similar to those of infections caused by other flu strains and can include:
- Fever, but not always.
- Chills.
- Cough.
- Sore throat.
- Runny or stuffy nose.
- Watery, red eyes.
- Body aches.
- Headache.
Can swine flu be detected by blood test?
The Swine Flu (H1N1) Test is a medical diagnosis which makes use of Chest X-rays, routine blood tests, and the CBC test to identify any signs of this infection and prevent any pandemic through early and effective treatment or prevention.
Which is the best medicine for swine flu?
Vaccine safety. Vaccines are a simple and safe way of preventing diseases by using the body’s natural defenses.
What is swine flu and how to treat it?
Swine flu is the same respiratory illness as ordinary flu, but differs from it in some symptoms and, of course, with consequences. Swine flu is very easy to get infected, so doctors treat it as highly contagious diseases. This kind of flu was discovered by American physician Richard Shope back in 1931, but we learned about him relatively recently.
What are some home remedies for swine flu?
One can take washed Tulsi leaves ( popularly known as Basil) on a daily basis in the morning.
How is swine flu diagnosed and treated?
Over-the-Counter Therapies. The symptoms of swine flu are the same as those of the seasonal flu,and they can be managed with the same OTC medicines.